Man dead after being rescued from Lake Michigan in Chicago
Two swimmers were rescued from the lake near the Adler Planetarium Wednesday afternoon. One did not make it.
Two swimmers were rescued from the lake near the Adler Planetarium Wednesday afternoon. One did not make it.
At the time of the recovery, the swimmer was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition, while another swimmer with him was alert.
Thousands of people gathered near the Adler Planetarium. It handed out free solar viewers to the crowds enjoying a picture-perfect day where everyone talked about a special feeling of community among the crowd.
There are plenty of places to see Monday’s solar eclipse. You can go out in your front yard, or join thousands of people at the Adler Planetarium, which is hosting a free eclipse watching event. Former Adler Planetarium astronomer Lucianne Walkowicz shares how people can make the most of it.
Millions of people will be looking up to the sky to witness the event on Monday.
Next week's solar eclipse will require special shades when the moon and sun align. The last time a total eclipse was visible in Chicago was 2017. Experts say on April 8 in Chicago, the sun will be covered at about 94%. A team from the Adler Planetarium is preparing for the big event in Chicago and Carbondale in southern Illinois.
Experts say on April 8 in Chicago, the sun will be covered at 94%. A team from the Adler Planetarium is preparing for the big event in Chicago and Carbondale in southern Illinois.
Adler's event starts at 12:30 p.m. in the afternoon, on Monday, April 8. The peak of the eclipse is just after 2 p.m.
The lunar lander rocketing into space is called Odysseus, built by a Houston-based company called Intuitive Machines.
It hasn't been done in half a century, but on Thursday a U.S. spacecraft was expected to land on the moon. One local expert has been tracking the progress of the mission since last week's launch.
Mike Smail, director of theaters and visualization at the Adler, joined CBS 2's Brad Edwards on the stream Friday.
If your summer fun includes trips to the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum or Shedd Aquarium, you'll want to plan ahead as Chicago's NASCAR event will affect driving, parking and mass transit.
If your summer fun includes trips to the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum or Shedd Aquarium, you'll want to plan ahead as Chicago's NASCAR event will affect driving, parking and mass transit.
The man was in the 900 block of East Solidarity Drive when a vehicle pulled up, and someone inside stabbed him in the neck when he approached.
Long you'll live and high you'll fly at the Adler Planetarium – and you don't have to run to catch up with the sun when it's sinking.
They will be visible to the naked eye just after sunset.
The iconic Pink Floyd album "Dark Side of the Moon" is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and the album will play for the last show of the day at the Grainger Sky Theater at the Adler beginning March 31.
All three museums were closed for several days due to the snow, wind, and frigid temperatures over the weekend.
The closures come as snow is starting to fall in Chicago, and brutal cold and strong winds are moving in later in the day.
The Adler Planetarium announced it will be closed this weekend due to the winter storm that's expected to hit the city Thursday- bringing dangerous conditions.
Nasa scientists will be able to answer questions about the perseverance mars rover and its ingenuity helicopter.
Experts will be at the planetarium from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the "Adler at Night" event.
Customers will have free access to eight museums across the city Sunday as part of its Museums on Us program.
This weekend, Bank of America cardholders can visit eight of the city's museums and cultural institutions as part of their 'Museums on Us' program.
Chicagoans can once again reach for the stars at the Adler Planetarium.
Blue skies return as temperatures moderate into the upper 50s.
The woman was taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition.
Video taken Halloween night shows a group shooting paintballs at random people from inside a car.
The Bulls played their second consecutive game without leading scorer Zach LaVine, who has a right adductor strain.
Telly Johnson Jr. ran for 141 yards and two touchdowns.
Organizers of the protest said the current administration was warned of a Trump win if the War in Gaza persisted and U.S. funding to Israel continued.
Last month, Henyard announced she is running for another term as mayor of Dolton.
Despite a major push from the Chicago Teachers Union, there is a true split on the new elected board. But with Mayor Brandon Johnson still appointing some of the board members.
CBS News polling showed that 45% of voters said their financial situation was worse today than it was four years ago.
Trump won a larger share of the Illinois vote in 2024 than in 2020 or 2016, reflecting a national trend in his third run for the White House.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
he facility at 650 W. 51st St., about a block east of Halsted Street, closed last week.
According to a statement on the brewery's website, it is closing its doors at its brewpub at 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. after struggling to rebound following the pandemic.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Ed Debevic's has been serving up dances and diner favorites for 40 years.
Darion McMillian, 23, was charged with one count each of first-degree murder of a police officer, first-degree murder, attempted murder of a police officer, residential burglary, unlawful use of a weapon—specifically a machine gun—and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, according to Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling.
Just before 1 a.m., a 27-year-old woman was sitting in the driver seat of a vehicle in an alley, in the 2100 block of West 68th Street, when she was shot twice in the chest.
We are talking insurance on this week's Money Talks.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.
The shooting happened around 8 p.m. in the 8000 block of South Ingleside Avenue in the East Chatham neighborhood.
Organizers of the protest said the current administration was warned of a Trump win if the War in Gaza persisted and U.S. funding to Israel continued.
Video taken Halloween night shows a group shooting paintballs at random people from inside a car.
The students suffered physical injuries, but declined medical treatment, according to the university.
Trump won a larger share of the Illinois vote in 2024 than in 2020 or 2016, reflecting a national trend in his third run for the White House.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
The Bulls played their second consecutive game without leading scorer Zach LaVine, who has a right adductor strain.
Telly Johnson Jr. ran for 141 yards and two touchdowns.
Nick Foligno scored for the 'Hawks. Petr Mrazek finished with 21 saves.
The star Chicago Bears rookie and his star receiver hope to get in sync as they host the New England Patriots this week.
Williams took over the Flames after three years in the Utah Jazz front office.
Video taken Halloween night shows a group shooting paintballs at random people from inside a car.
Richard Allen is accused of the 2017 deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German.
Two employees of Levy Restaurants were shot and killed in an administrative office in the loading dock area at Navy Pier on Tuesday afternoon.
The victim crashed into a parked vehicle outside Laura Ward Elementary School, and was found with multiple gunshot wounds.
As of late Tuesday, police were still seeking a person of interest. Belmont Area detectives remained at the scene investigating.